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"Duel!" the pair of Jace and the masked man yelled out speeding down the bridge entering the city. As Sam looked on in the back he couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong with this man. Suddenly appearing from nowhere and threatening a harmless guy. It just didn't make any sense. However in his mind he as well as his friend always had the firm belief that when you duel someone you learn more about them than they even know and so hopefully they can learn just who this man is.

Jace: LP- 4000 Masked Man: LP- 4000

Jace SC 1 Masked Man SC 1

"Since you challenged me I will take the first turn, Draw!" Jace yelled out drawing the top card from his deck and immediately placing it on the dashboard below him. "I summon the monster, Max Soldier, to the field in attack mode." He called as a gray masked humanoid wearing a desert camo combat armor appeared through a dark portal on Jace's left side. Doing a flip in the air he began flying above his summoner readying his assault rifle for action.

Max Soldier Attribute: Earth

Level 4

1600 ATK 300 DEF

"I now activate the equip card, 'Speed Spell – Wolf Claws!'" Jace then said as the spell appeared on the field and flashed. "While equipped to a monster on my field that monster cannot be destroyed by battle once per turn." Jace said as the spell card turned into two gauntlets with three razor sharp claws attached to each. Floating their way over to Max Soldier who immediately slung his rifle over his shoulder as the gauntlets made its home attached the hands of the monster.

"The fun is just getting started because Max Soldier's effect activates, once per turn I can inflict half of this guy's current attack in damage. Since his current attack is only 1600 that means 800 damage is coming your way!" He said triumphantly as the soldier took the liberty to show off his new play things and swarmed the duelist ahead of him running as fast as he could.

Not even showing any form of shock or distress, the masked man remained silent as he has been this entire turn as Max Soldier swiped his runner making his power known (Masked Man LP 4000 – 3200). Jace himself thought that this was an excellent way of proving that he was true to his word that he would win but without even a single utterance from the masked man Jace only grabbed one card from his hand and said, "I set one card facedown and end my turn there."

Jace: LP- 4000 Masked Man: LP- 3200

Jace SC 2 Masked Man SC 2

"My turn, Draw!" the masked man said as loud as ever pulling the top card of his deck and immediately playing it. "I summon 'Plutus of the High Deity' in attack mode." He said calmly as a fair skin colored man appeared out of a portal on the man's right side. Wearing golden armor that sparkled as he did a flip in the air. But what really stood out the most was that he was wearing a black blind fold across his eyes as well as wings on his back. Flying above his summoner the monster held out his scale with golden coins on both sides.

Plutus of the High Deity Attribute: Light

Level 4

1800 ATK 0 DEF

"High Deity? I've never even heard of those before." Jace called out as he watched the monster appear in a spectacular fashion.

"They are powerful series of monsters that no one has yet to stand up against and live to tell the tale." The Masked Man said back ominously leaving Jace with more questions than answers.

"What do you mean by 'live to tell the tale'? You're talking nonsense!"

"We will see about that." The man said smiling underneath his mask. "Allow me to tell you about Plutus. In ancient times he was the god of wealth to the Greeks. However he was blinded by Zeus so that he could distribute wealth easily and without discrimination. Which is where his effect comes into play. I activate Plutus' effect once per turn I can raise my opponent's life points by 1000." The man said as the monster above grabbed a couple coins from his scale and tossed them to Jace giving him 5000 life points.

"Why is he giving Jace life points?" Sam questioned looking on seeing this development.

Getting serious Jace said "There has to be a catch if he's talking these monsters up so much they must have another devastating effect.

The Masked Man chuckled to himself before talking again. "However Plutus is crippled and his legs under his armor are not like they used to be which is why he takes his time entering situations as well as wings signifying that money leaves quicker than it arrives. However, one day Plutus was given sight and then used his power to determine who was worthy of his gift creating havoc."

"Why am I receiving a history lesson? What does this all mean?" Jace called out as the Masked Man shook his head.

"You are not worthy to know. When Plutus gives you life points his ATK is increased by the same amount!" he yelled out as the monster above him removed his blindfold revealing red serpent like eyes that filled anyone who looked at them with dread. Jace was no exception. As the monster flew towards Jace he was filled with a certain sense of panic which only grew as Plutus was only inches from his face peering into him and his soul (Plutus ATK 1800 – 2800).

Jace's breathing turned from stuttered to raspy as Plutus leaned closer and whispered into his ear. "Not worthy." As quick as he came in the monster leaned back until the Masked Man finally gave the order.

"Plutus, attack his Soldier now!" he commanded as the monster now leaving Jace's view turned to face his monster only a couple yards away. Quickly grabbing some more coins from his scale he held them as his hand grew red hot. Upon opening it was revealed that he had actually smelted the coins down to red hot metal ore which he quickly threw at the monster. Unable to guard against the ore Max Soldier was quickly covered in it as it burned through his clothes and armor.

Regaining his wits Jace called out. "You forget that Wolf Claws prevents his destruction in battle once per turn meaning he stays right where he is."

"But you still take the damage!" the Man called back as the ore dissipated away leaving holes in his attire as the soldier struggled to regain his breath. "Despite having gained life points before you now have less than what you started with. Thus is the story of money and this world. I end my turn with that."

"Jace you alright?!" Sam called from the back hoping his friend was alright.

"Yeah, never better." He replied back even though he was everything but. "Something's not right. That monster, Plutus, I felt his breath… the fear from looking into those eyes. All of the things I should never feel from a hologram. This man… I can't give up. I have to protect Sam if it's the last thing I do." Jace thought to himself now determined and full of resolve as the turn was passed back to him.

Jace: LP- 3800 Masked Man: LP- 3200

Jace SC 3 Masked Man SC 3

"It's my turn. Draw!" Jace yelled out with the backing facing him still. "Please deck you haven't let me down before." He pleaded as he slowly turned the backing until the monster's image was revealed. "Yes! I summon the monster, Block Striker, in attack mode!" he called out happily as a new monster which started out with several different building blocks for a body with arms and legs sprouting from him. Assembling himself together the monster opened its cartoonish eyes and did a spin in the air before continuing on following Jace on his runner.

Block Striker Attribute: Dark

Level 2

0 ATK 0 DEF

"What can a monster with 0 ATK and DEF do?" the man asked muffled by his mask. "Unless…" he said whose thoughts were confirmed by Jace's answer.

"That's right because Block Striker is also a tuner monster! And with it I tune my level 4 Max Soldier and level 2 Block Striker! From the burning lands of war stands the herald of peace and closure of battles. Fight, one more time! Synchro Summon! Battleborn Knight!" As Jace did his summoning chant, Block Striker disassembled himself and turned into 2 green rings while the Soldier lifted himself into the air and transformed into 4 orbs of light. When the two crossed a huge explosion of light ensued blinding the man and Sam, when the light dissipated however what was left was a new monster with a lance in his right arm clanking against his silver armor that encompassed his entire body. On his left breast plate there was numerous awards and ribbons showing his accomplishments in battle. Letting his unarmored head to move from side to side to allow his blonde hair some freedom he swiftly made his way beside Jace awaiting further orders.

Battleborn Knight Attribute: Light

Level 6

2200 ATK 1100 DEF

"It's now that Battleborn Knight's effect activates. Once per turn, I can target a monster my opponent controls and Battleborn Knight gains attack equal to half of that monster's original attack." He explained as the knight outstretched his lance towards the opposing monster who only glared back as he started emanating light that streamed towards Battleborn's lance making it glow brightly (Battleborn Knight ATK 2200 – 3100). "Now my knight is more powerful than your Deity." He called out not getting a response in return. "Battleborn Knight attack Plutus now!" Jace then yelled out pointing his index finger towards the deity.

Following his order, Battleborn did as he was told and swiftly rushed the monster with his lance outstretched. Unable to block the attack Plutus was pierced and shattered into pieces leaving the masked man open for a direct attack.

"Good job, Jace you showed him not to mess with." Sam called out from behind them as they turned a corner heading further and further into the streets of the city.

"I end my turn with that." Jace said solemnly noticing that something was up. "The man didn't react at all to his monster being destroyed. What is up with this guy?" he questioned in his head.

"Jupiter." The masked man called back.

"Pardon?" Jace said not knowing how to respond to the single word response.

"You can call me Jupiter. In all of the opponents I have faced none have lasted this long. And so as a token of achievement I told you the name of the person who you are facing. It will be the last one you will ever hear." He said lowering his voice for the final sentence sounding as sinister as he could and nailing it perfectly.

"Is that a challenge?" Jace replied back sarcastically.

Jace: LP- 3800 Jupiter: LP- 2900

Jace SC 4 Jupiter SC 4

"It's a fact. Draw!" Jupiter called out as he placed the card he just drew into the holder and pressed a button on his dashboard. "I activate the facedown continuous trap High Deities Power! When I don't control any monsters, during either players turn, I can special summon a Deity monster from my hand and one from my graveyard."

Jace and Sam's face both went to shock at the realization of the full effect. "What?! But that means that…" Jace began to say before he was cut off.

"That you won't be able to attack me directly. Now, I summon Gaia of the High Deity from my hand and Plutus of the High Deity from my graveyard." Jupiter said as the familiar monster arrived with his blindfold back on but a new monster joining him on the left a female covered in what appears to be wood bark covering her body that wasn't in a flowing white robe with a plant sprouting from her head. With both Deity monsters on the field Jace began to feel a sinking feeling much due to the fact of not knowing how powerful the other monster was.

"Let me guess there is a history lesson behind Gaia as well?" Jace responded with sarcastically.

Not even budging at his sarcasm, Jupiter continued on. "In ancient times, Gaia was the mother of everything known to this world and gave birth to the most powerful being known the man. And so she will again." He said lowering his voice again at the last sentence.

"What are you talking about? Give birth to who?" Jace questioned as confused as ever as Jupiter smirked underneath his mask.

"I now tune my level 4 Plutus with my level 4 Gaia!" Jupiter then shouted surprising Jace and Sam even more.

"He's a Synchro user too?!" they both managed to say at the same time. As both monsters turned into 4 golden rings and 4 golden orbs respectively lifting themselves high up in the air past the clouds and out of sight.

"From the heavens above to the Earth below only one true god reigns above all others. While passing judgment on the living and damning the dead he will bring a new world order. Synchro Summon! Appear now, my avatar! The Supreme Deity, Jupiter!" Jupiter yelled out as a brilliant flash of colors erupted from the sky opening a rift in the clouds and descending down on them was the god that he was talking about have a thick white beard and shiny golden armor attached to his body he emanated a constant glow that lit up the entire field as well as the track ahead of them. His weapon was a staff that he carried with his left hand and with a wave of his right hand appeared a giant eagle that followed him and landed on his right shoulder. Easily being as tall as a two story house, this was the biggest monster on the field by a mile. Then just as he reached Jupiter the god smashed his staff against the ground summoning lightning to it as if it was a lightning rod making it appear as though he was holding lightning.

The Supreme Deity, Jupiter Attribute: Light

Level 8

3000 ATK 2500 DEF

"What on Earth is that monster? What is going on here?" Jace said worried as he looked on as the spectacular monster stared down on him like a hawk with his prey.

"This is the end of the line for you, Jace Yuta." Jupiter said as his avatar let a lightning bolt fly up from his staff into the sky lighting it up and come back down with a tremendous crash just in front of Jace signaling his full appearance to the field and all of the devastation that is yet to come.

Chapter 3- "The Supreme Deity, Jupiter" preview

Having just summoned his ace monster or rather his "avatar" Jupiter begins his assault against Jace. Unleashing its devastating effect on Jace, it puts him to his limit not only physically but mentally as well. Will he be able to combat this new power?

Featured Card:

Battleborn Knight- Level 6 Synchro Effect Monster

1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters

Once per turn, you can target 1 Monster your opponent controls; this card gain ATK equal to half of the original of the targeted Monster until the End Phase.

Pvtpatton speaks:

Welcome to the 2nd chapter. I'm glad you made down here. I don't know if you happened to notice (or know your history) but when Jupiter talks about the origins of each of his High Deity's, they are the actual origin stories used for each God. Just as a nod to each of the great story tellers from back in the day. Anywho I hoped you enjoyed the chapter and I will see you all next time. Bye!